An ear for art

Associated Press, file

Famous Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh cut off his left ear in 1888, apparently in remorse for threatening his friend, the French painter Paul Gauguin. Other theories have emerged throughout the years as to why he did this ¿ or even if his friend did it.

Famous Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh cut off his left ear in 1888, apparently in remorse for threatening his friend, the French painter Paul Gauguin. Other theories have emerged throughout the years as to why he did this ¿ or even if his friend did it. (Associated Press, file)

Famous Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh cut off his left ear in 1888, apparently in remorse for threatening his friend, the French painter Paul Gauguin. Other theories have emerged throughout the years as to why he did this ¿ or even if his friend did it.